Florida's State Animal, the Florida Panther
About this episode
This episode discusses the Florida panther, its habitat, conservation efforts, and ways to help ensure its survival.
In today’s episode we’re talking about Florida’s state animal, The Florida panther: where it lives, how it lives, the conservation wins that brought it back from the brink, and what each of us can do to help panthers and people coexist in a rapidly growing state Learn More: Florida Panther Program - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/panther/ Wildlife Watch: Learn to protect the Florida panther during critical breeding season with Ask IFAS’ bilingual guide - https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2026/02/12/wildlife-watch-learn-to-protect-the-florida-panther-during-critical-breeding-season-with-ask-ifas-bilingual-guide/ The Florida Panther: A Passageway to Success - https://www.fws.gov/story/2022-04/florida-panther Panther Pulse - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/panther/pulse/ How You Can Help: Slow down in posted panther zones, especially at dawn/dusk/night Report injured/dead panthers to 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922) Report sighting of Florida panther - https://app.myfwc.com/hsc/panthersightings/ Support land conservation programs and efforts - call your elected officials! Consider a “Protect the Panther” tag and support local conservation partners…
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